The fact that expatriates require support to perform successfully has been proven by previous research (Bader, 2017; Bader, Froese, Achteresch, \& Behrens, 2017). This is unexceptional to employee performance management (EPM). The effectiveness of EPM will give a positive impact on the performance of international companies. Do MNEs of different national origins manage their EPM differently? Different contexts may require international companies to have a specific criterion in performance evaluation. Other than specific criteria that expatriate performance appraisal should have, the appraisal systems have to also consider other factors throughout the process. a) Discuss FOUR (4) points on how expatriate performance management (EPM) practices can contribute to the success of international firms. (10 Marks) b) There are many factorsinfluencing the success and failure of international companies. Discuss FOUR (4) possible factors that you think would affect the organizational performance of international companies. (10 Marks)